We have only been here once and it was excellent food. Our appetizers came out extremely fast and there was plenty of time between those and our meals. read more

Love their steak sandwich with a Bloody Mary Never that impressed with the service But the cute young kids seem to love it As a senior I go when I want the steak sandwich knowing I'll be served and ignored read more

Ive been a fan of Wallabys for years, but an experience yesterday has pushed me into the "not a fan" group. For some background: for the last several months the kitchen has been closing before 9pm because of "supply issues" which I think are actually staffing issues. But that aside, they usually tried to cook us something if I meandered in at around 8:30, that was not my biggest complaint lately. Yesterday I went there for lunch and not only was the burger smaller, but so were the fries and the portion. I normally couldn't see the plate through the mountain of fries, but not only were they scarce, they were all the little bits not bigger than an inch long and they were not cooked thoroughly. I wouldv'e gladly waited longer for cooked, more whole/complete fries. A burger (downsized) and fries (also downsized) and a drink came out to $20. I know prices have gone up, but that is a little ridiculous, especially for a lunch with smaller portions than ever before. I don't think I will be back for a long time, and I am an Ames native. read more

If I could give zero stars I would. The staff is very rude and make you feel like your an inconvenience to them. Could hear them talking about our table and making fun of one of us at their computer by the bar tonight 5/21. Felt unwelcome and will not be coming back. read more

This place does bar food quite well. My go-to spot in Ames when wanting the bar & grill experience.

Loved the taco salad. Fresh and the best ranch ever. Daughter for the impossible burger and loved it. Said it tasted like a regular burger. Highly recommend this place. read more

OMG I have been in Ames for 2 years and I'm just now finding this fabulous place!! First of all Thomas... our bar master was the bomb!! Which was followed by delicious food excellent beer super Bloody Mary and an inviting atmosphere!! My new favorite place!! read more

Our Server, Mary - So sweet, very attentive and took care of us our entire dining experience. Thank you so much!!!!

The atmosphere here is great their outdoor patio with a bar is very convenient. I really enjoyed the beet and goat cheese salad unfortunately my boyfriend didn't think the tacos were amazing. I would definitely come back and try again. read more

I always enjoy my time at Wallaby's, but tonight's service was especially splendid. It was our server Joey's first time serving and he did a magnificent job! He was so friendly and really made sure my friends and I were having a great time. I ordered the Sunny Side burger. The fried egg was perfectly cooked, and the meat was delicious. I definitely recommend and will be coming back again. read more

On the pricer scale! Portions have gotten smaller since the move and items are no longer on the menu. However the service and food quality is always on point. I recommend the salmon blta wrap, the cheese curds, a salad, and fries. Atmosphere is split up so it's it just one huge dinning establishment. Great little bar area to have pricer drinks and appetizers but so yummy and good! read more

We came to eat after a Cyclones game. We were definitely not disappointed. The Hawkeye Wings were very good with just the right amount of sauce. The burgers, fish, and chicken that our party ordered were done well and delicious. Out server, Kylie, was absolutely fantastic. She was relaxed yet on top of meeting our needs. We will definitely be back! read more

We walked in around 9pm on a Friday and the waitress was kind and took our drink order, then promptly returned for our food order. After a long wait for our food she apologized and I said, "No big deal every kitchen seems to be short handed these days." Which she replied, "Well, we have 2 of our head chefs out with E.coli, kinda strange." : / Oh no! I was ready to leave but our food arrived a couple minutes later. I had boneless wings and they were so overcooked and dry I couldn't hardly chew them. My husband's tenderloin was equally as dry and overcooked. We will not be back! read more

Food was good once it FINALLY arrived. Took 45 minutes to get just the appetizer. We got seated around 7:40 and left around 9:30. Took about two hours for one meal. Service was subpar, waitress rarely came around. I miss when Wallaby's was in the old location in west Ames. Prices are astronomical. read more

As I sit here full of buffalo chicken cheese fries and blue moon, I wonder what was missing from this experience. I went to Wallaby's with two men and four women (finally a good ratio) to enjoy some catching up and good company. The host was able to seat us all in a timely fashion and the waitstaff was very friendly. I ended up with two blue moons and buffalo cheese fries that I split half and half with one of the guys. The blue moons were obviously very tasty, completed with thicc orange slices to compliment, and the buffalo chicken cheese fries were far better than expected (peep the pic). The cheese was fully melted, not some shredded cheddar crap you would put on a plate of nachos when the family leaves town for the night and you need a midnight snack. And yes, unfortunately there is something missing, and that is the price. This is a college town and this restaurant is probably meant more for your parents to bring you to but for a college student it is not the most affordable, which is why there is a star missing on the review. Overall, a very nice, clean, elegant establishment that offers sports games as well as fine dining. read more

Wallaby’s Bar & Grille - Buffalo chicken cheese fries, sorry about the missing bite I couldn't help myself - Sports Bars Near Me - Ames, Iowa

The food was alright; I had the Don's Fish & Chips and while my dad had ordered a Steak Sandwich, alongside appetizers of Breaded Mushrooms, Blossoming Onion, and Wisconsin Cheese curds. The appetizers were great (albeit a little greasy), but the main dishes were so-so: the steak in my dad's sandwich (ordered as a medium), came out as something close to well-done and a little dry. The fish for mine was nice, but the outter batter tasted soggy and not as crispy as I thought it would be..... Beer was good though, can't go wrong with that. read more

Honestly one of my favorite places to go in Ames! I ALWAYS get the grilled cheese. So good!! Their drinks are good and strong! read more

Wallaby’s Bar & Grille - Grilled cheese - Sports Bars Near Me - Ames, Iowa

I really enjoyed the food chpices, drinks and the service we received. I ordered a fuzzy mule, fried tenderloin sandwich and crinkle fries for 17.50 total. My sister got some drink and the steak sandwich for relatively close in price. She thoroughly enjoyed her steak sandwich. We will definitely come back. read more

If you're thinking about going here, I would save yourself $30 and consider Texas Roadhouse... VERY expensive! The food was good and all, but certainly not worth what we paid for it. I had a mixed drink that was pretty tasty, but their beer selection isn't that great. Waitress didn't seem particularly interested, but the one at the table next to us seemed very attentive. Interesting variety of appetizers. The decor is pretty cool, and the place is in overall good shape. read more

This is such a fun place to eat in Iowa. The environment is great. We sat on the rooftop patio & I actually felt like I was somewhere tropical on vacation. The music selection was perfect. The service was fantastic. The waiter was constantly making sure that we had enough water & that we were satisfied. The food was great. I highly recommend eating here! read more

Wallaby’s Bar & Grille - buffalo wrap - Sports Bars Near Me - Ames, Iowa

Wallaby's is your a-typical Sports bar with fun local and national memorabilia on the walls, aka local sports legends staring you down as you eat your greasy blooming onion! I used to go here and watch vikings games! I love that they have speakers on the tables so you can hear the telecast of the game you are watching! Total plus! Beer prices are good, Food is pretty good, Surprisingly they do have quite a bit of Veggie stuff including a good veggie burger. This is the place to be during ISU games, and it will be hard to get a seat! But on normal Sunday NFL days, you will most likely get a booth and they don't mind you sticking around for the whole game even if all you are doing is downing Diet Cokes! Nice staff, and a fun environment if your a sports fan! read more

Wallaby's is a very nice restaurant. The setting is relaxing and clean. The food was delicious and affordable. There's not too many options on the menu but plenty enough to choose from. The reason why I give this restaurant 3 stars is because the host weren't very welcoming. They can improve on their customer service but other than that, I would recommend this place. read more

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We have eaten here several times in the past 6 months and haven't had a bad meal yet. The food it's plentiful and tasty. They even do a good job with My town to go orders. Tons of TVs in the bar if you're there for sports of any kind. The bartenders know how to make a drink, if you're out for libations. read more

Coming from Socal where us residents can be quite picky about our restaurant choices, I was surprised and pleased to find such a great dinner location in Ames. The decor was nice, the place was clean, the service came fast, the food was great and the place was buzzing with people engaged in the sports teams playing on the screen. I had the corned beef & cabbage option for St. Patty's day (though I couldn't find it on the menu anywhere, I saw a local get it) and the mac and cheese. This mac and cheese, WAS-THE-BEST! And since it came in such a big portion that it was great to enjoy with another person or the entire table. Overall, our experience here was great. The vanilla vinegarette dressing for the salad was also amazing, perfect for those sweet tooth people trying to eat healthy. Visit Wallaby's for dinner (& get that mac and cheese!). read more

Wallaby’s Bar & Grille - Mac & Cheese with a side salad (vanilla vinegarette dressing) - Sports Bars Near Me - Ames, Iowa

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Wallabys has always been a staple when coming into town and getting together with family. Today was horrible. Cold food, orders not correct (one in our party had to ask if he could get his meal to go AFTER we paid our bill. Hawkeye wings were cold...so after many 4 star visits this visit alone took the place down to a 3. I hope you look at who worked Sunday lunch and correct things. read more

Martini drinks are horrible made with artificial flavor vodka. The got the drink order wrong with no personal silverware read more

Wallaby’s Bar & Grille - Sports Bars Near Me - Ames, Iowa

The food was very good. Rib eye cooked medium, mmmm, mushroom risotto very nice fresh veges nice and al dente. Everyone was very nice. Dessert!!!!OMG BROWNIE ICE CREAM CARAMEL CHOCOLATE SAUCE need I say more. check it out you will love it. read more

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I went to wallaby's for a friend's birthday with 6 others. It took about 30min to get seated which was understandable with the size of our group. The atmosphere was nice and relaxing. I did like the Iowa state pride seen through out the whole sports bar. I got the fish and chips while the rest of my group got burgers. I was honestly disappointed of the portion. The main reason I'm giving Wallaby's 3 stars was because for the price, the portion was small. However we did get a free ice cream for our friend's birthday and surprisingly it was a lot larger than the free ice cream other restaurants give for birthdays. I probably wouldn't recommend going to this place to other college students looking for a place to watch a game and get a good meal for the low. I would recommend to college students when their parents are visiting and they offer to pay for the meal. read more

It's a bar and grill without a happy hour which is unfortunate. Nice atmosphere, several TVs in the bar area. Good, solid food. I've had the "nachos" (not a plate of chips like you'd expect) and asked for avocados on the side because they don't have guac. I've also had a really good burger. Limited bar as far as what's available to make cocktails. I had a good Long Island here after hand picking the liquor combo I wanted though. Bartenders and waitstaff are friendly and will talk to you while you're at the bar. read more

Wallaby’s Bar & Grille - nachos w/steak - Sports Bars Near Me - Ames, Iowa

I am a huge fan of their spinach dip appetizer! Very friendly staff but sometimes they're a little slow of forget to check up on you if you need a refill. Overall tasty sports bar! read more

I thought I'd keep an open mind and try this place. The server was kind of slow. We got a shrimp taco, and we asked if it was spicy and we were told it wasn't. It came to be spicy and barely enough water on the table to flush out the hot of the mouth. Then the wallaby burger was nothing special. What kind of signature burger comes out with no top to the burger?! the mini tacos were smaller than the fried mini tacos from the store 3 of them for $8. What a rip off. The tenderloin was ok. All said and done 2 kids meals with 4 meals it came out to be over $100. So if you wanna waste ur money on microwaved food go here! Wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. Go to brick city grill, Mexican place next door, or the cafe. Much better options than this place. read more

Had some spare time on my hands yesterday afternoon so I headed to Wallabys to watch the Dallas game. I was highly impressed with the amount of TVs available to watch games on. The bartender was friendly and fairly attentive. I tried the original Hawkeyes wings and were highly impressed. They had the right amount of seasoning to wake your taste buds without burning them off. Paired nicely with the carrots and celery...oh and of course Coors Light. 3 drinks and the wings were around $30. read more

Wallabys is a great staple of Ames. Have been going to it in both locations, I definitely like the new one better. The rooftop bar/lounge is great to grab a beverage on a nice day or evening. They also have fireplaces on the patio area and ceiling heaters for cooler nights. The service here can be good or not so good depends on the day. The food here is pretty decent. The chicken fingers are ok leave a little to be desired. The Wally Dip is always a solid choice. I tried the sunny side burger and it was great burger! The sourdough bread was excellent and the egg was runny and delicious. Overall some of the stuff here is a bit pricey, but its a great atmosphere during any game. Love the Georges Niang cutout on the wall going up to the rooftop. Go Cyclones!!! read more

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The best advice I can give you: order the sweet potato fries. This isn't so much for the actual fries, but for the delicious basil ranch that the fries are paired with. I've never had a sweet potato fry/dip combination that was better. If you enjoy sweet potato fries at all I recommend checking the place out, just for that reason. The food is average, not bad but not great. I've tried several wraps, a burger, and a chicken sandwich. The chicken has been my favorite so far. read more

We had been to Wallaby's before, but this was our first time at their new location, and I was so impressed! The interior is so awesome! It has sports memorabilia and TVs, but done very well and in such a way that it still feels upscale. We sat in the bar area, and it wasn't too noisy. I did see some other nice seating areas outside of the bar area as well. When we got there, there was a wait, but they did offer to text us if we wanted to leave while waiting - which I thought was nice. We decided to wait it out, and our wait ended up being shorter than expected. They had a great mixed-drink menu and decent beer selection (both on tap and bottled). Their menu consists of typical sports restaurant food, but all done well and with a personal twist, and it is all decently priced. Our salad was very fresh with good quality greens, and they have some unique dressing choices, too. I had a buffalo chicken wrap and fries, and both were great - especially the fries! So good! My husband got the fish and chips, my sister-in-law got a bacon cheeseburger, my brother got the tuna melt, and my niece got chicken nuggets - and we all loved our meals. The service was also great. Our waitress was friendly and attentive, and checked-in with us for our food and drinks just the right amount. We also asked if they could make broccoli and cheese for a side for my niece's meal, and she cheerfully obliged. All in all, it was a great experience. I may update my review after a couple more visits, but I don't expect it to go down. I can't wait to try out the rooftop in the summer! read more

Wallaby's serves food and service! Just shared the beet/goat cheese salad, chicken fingers and spinach & artichoke dip with fresh pita! Each appetizer was prepared wonderfully with fresh ingredients and the Bloody Mary had excellent flavor with just the right amount of spice! Thomas was super friendly and attentive! Wallaby's is the best place I've found in Ames so far! read more

Rootop Patios are pretty cool, especially at a bar in a college town except it was way too cold to be sitting on a roof outside in the middle of October. We sat inside. There is a front & back entrance to this place. We had an early dinner here on a Sunday - visiting someone from Iowa State as I do not live in this area. It's a cozy place moreso than a sports bar so definitely higher end if you're looking to catch a game - but the prices were were fine. They have a decent drink menu too. We ordered appetizers and dinner - the food & service were good, decent spot in Ames for sure! read more

One of the staples of any visit to Ames, Wallaby's is still one of the few restaurants that we always make our way too. Try the Wallaby Dip, it is quite delicious! read more

Wallaby’s Bar & Grille - I highly recommend the Wallaby Dip, it is quite delicious!! - Sports Bars Near Me - Ames, Iowa

Nice atmosphere. Food is decent at best as it lacks the flavor you'd expect from a restaurant. The mahi mahi tacos weren't very good. Quite bland although it looked nice and was plated well. The new Somerset location is rather nice although it takes away from the 'sports bar' aesthetic. Considering the price you pay for the flavorless food, I'd go elsewhere. read more

Poor service, okay food. While they have about five gluten free beers on their regular menu, the regular menu does not have any gluten free options on it (designated as such). I asked the waitress about a gf menu and she said she'd bring one back right away. Five minutes later she's taking another table's order, so I go to the hostess stand to get my own. Thought it was weird that those two, who didn't say much when we were put on the wait list, wanted to know where I was sitting. The GF consists of three things on the appetizer menu and three things on the entree menu (and there might have been some desserts, but I didn't pay attention). No burgers were on the gf menu--which is pretty much a staple of mine when I go to a place. I was looking foward to a burger with egg. I ended up with the appetizer nachos as my dinner. I commented to the waitress that I was surprised a burger couldn't be served gf via no bun or something else, and she replied "yeah, that is weird". No comment was made about "oh, you have a gf menu, okay" and no comment was made that "sure, you can have a burger without a bun for gluten free/celiac". Slow service, neglected at times. Felt like I was sitting in a Canadian or European restaurant based on our waitress. (that's not a compliment at a casual dining establishment). Love that the Hawkeye wings are the boneless wings (spineless) on the menu. Funny. Would not go back. read more